Master of Science in Criminal Justice
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) is a 48-credit-hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado campuses. The program is designed to help criminal justice practitioners explore current trends in the areas of corrections, law enforcement, and criminology in order to advance their policy development, planning, and decision making skills in the criminal justice field.
Program Requirements
The CTU Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree program is designed with an in-depth focus in the area of policy. Students from a non-criminal justice undergraduate background are required to successfully complete CJUS500 prior to taking CJUS600. Students who possess this background but need to refresh their knowledge of criminal justice concepts are encouraged to take CJUS500. This course is focused on giving students sufficient background on basic criminal justice concepts and terms common to the profession.
Mission Statement
The mission of the College of Security Studies is to offer degrees in criminal justice, homeland security, and cybersecurity to create the professionals that will address issues these fields are facing today and likely to confront tomorrow. The College anticipates industry and enterprise trends that have significant societal impact in order to provide diverse programs that cultivate professional competencies, critical-thinking, ethical decision-making, and cultural sensitivity to promote social justice and global security.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice Outcomes
- Work in a leadership role in a criminal justice environment
- Possess the knowledge and skills to secure a leadership position in the criminal justice field
- Demonstrate and support the professional and ethical standards expected of criminal justice professionals
- Possess the knowledge and skills to fulfill the policymaking responsibilities of a leader in a criminal justice related field
Degree Requirements
Courses: Core
| INTD670 | Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making | 4 |
| CJUS600 | Advanced Review of Criminal Justice | 4 |
| CJUS615 | Criminology and Public Policy | 4 |
| CJUS625 | Issues of Diversity in Criminal Justice | 4 |
| CJUS650 | Terrorism and Homeland Security Management | 4 |
| CJUS675 | Special Topics in Criminal Justice | 4 |
| MGMT600 | Applied Managerial Decision-Making | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
Courses: Concentration
| CJUS620 | Court Services Management | 4 |
| CJUS630 | Law Enforcement Management | 4 |
| CJUS640 | Corrections Management | 4 |
| CJUS685 | Graduate Criminal Justice Capstone | 4 |
| HRMT645 | Operational Human Resource Management | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
Total Credit Hours: 48
Locations
- Colorado Springs
- Aurora (Denver Area)
- Virtual Campus
Area of Study
- Security Studies & Criminal Justice